Best 3 Grandpa Gravy Recipes

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A Southern staple prepared with love and packed with flavor, grandpa gravy is a culinary masterpiece that brings warmth and comfort to every bite. Passed down through generations, this gravy recipe has become a beloved part of family gatherings and home-cooked meals. With its savory blend of spices, tender chunks of meat, and rich, velvety texture, grandpa gravy is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for creating this mouthwatering dish, guaranteed to bring joy and memories to your dinner table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDPA'S TOMATO GRAVY



Grandpa's Tomato Gravy image

Handed down from my Grandpa who was born and reared in south Georgia. It is really a sauce (because there is no flour in it) but you can eat it for breakfast over biscuits, eat it at room temperature like a soup at lunch or the way we ate it at his house over rice with hoe cakes for dinner. It is simple to make but tastes so good. It keeps in the refrigerator for several days and I think it tastes better the next day.

Provided by Bud W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a Dutch oven, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat starts to cook out, about 2 minutes. Add the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the pan. Season with sugar and black pepper. Simmer until the sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 and up to 1/3, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in the butter just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 649.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

GRANDPA'S EGGS AND POORMAN'S GRAVY



Grandpa's Eggs and Poorman's Gravy image

Alright, I know this is extremely simple breakfast but I just had to post it. Everytime I make my eggs this way I am brought back to my grandparents house and my Grandpa Campbell making breakfast. He LOVED to make breakfast and this was another meal he made us quite often. I just love it! Simple yes, but simple good too. Now,...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Eggs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium hard boiled eggs (still hot)
4 pats of butter
salt and pepper
4 medium homemade biscuits or pillsbury store bought
4 slice fresh made bacon
POORMANS GRAVY
bacon grease
butter
flour
a little milk too

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare your bisquits and fry up your bacon and boil your eggs. Peel your eggs while still hot and slice them up or mash with a fork like my Grandpa Campbell did.
  • 2. Now, add your pats of butter and generous amount of pepper and a little salt.
  • 3. Make up your gravy with the pan grease from the bacon a little butter and flour mix all together in a pan. Add a little milk if you want your gravy thinner.
  • 4. Get your biscuits and open the up and pour your poormans' gravy over them and add your mashed eggs on top with 2 slices of bacon. You are ready to eat. We only make poorman'ts gravy once a month if that. Try not to enduldge in it too much. :-) But, boy did my Grandpa love his poorman's gravy!!
  • 5. This is normally how I eat my mashed eggs over one slice of low calorie toast. Not quite as yummy but still tasty and of course a pickle to go with it since I'm not getting any bacon! hehe

GRANDPA GRAVY



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When the group of grandkids went to grandpa's house he would make his "famous grandpa gravy" and we'd have biscuits and gravy for breakfast, lunch or supper, depending on when we were showing up. Grandpa made the gravy and grandma made the biscuits... (See recipe "Farm Girl Biscuits")

Provided by Candace Lemings

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb bacon, ground beef or breakfast sausage
up to 1 c flour
up to 1 gal milk
salt and pepper to taste
biscuits

Steps:

  • 1. In dutch oven, brown meat well.
  • 2. Sprinkle flour over grease, adding enough to make a paste. cook paste until brown.
  • 3. Add milk as desired.
  • 4. Sprinkle salt over top, tasting between additions to get preferred flavor. Remember, it will taste saltier when done than at this point.
  • 5. Add pepper and cook till gravy is thick, stirring constantly; scraping sides often.
  • 6. Serve over biscuits.

Tips:

- Use a variety of meats and bones for a more flavorful gravy. - Roast the bones before making the gravy to add depth of flavor. - Deglaze the pan with red wine or white wine to add acidity and complexity. - Use a roux or cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy to your desired consistency. - Season the gravy to taste with salt, pepper, herbs, and spices. - Let the gravy simmer for a while to allow the flavors to meld. - Strain the gravy before serving to remove any solids.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can make a delicious and flavorful gravy that will elevate any dish. Whether you're making a classic brown gravy, a rich pan gravy, or a creamy white gravy, these tips will help you achieve perfect results. So next time you're making a meal, don't forget the gravy! It's the perfect finishing touch that will take your dish to the next level.

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